Newbie here. Searched and I have an idea to the answer but I will ask anyway for clarity.
Have a 2003 Limited AWD and I will be replacing the tires soon. It came with stock 255/70/16s but want to upgrade to a larger size - 265/75/16.
Will I have clearance problems with a stock height suspension?
Also thinking about lifting it next year. Any suggestions on lift kits preferably from OME or the likes. Or any lift suggestions. I live in LA CA and Ive searched the internet and cant really find any shops that deal with Mitsu 4wd service parts and accessories.

Thanks.

 

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There should not be any clearance problems. I have 2000 XLS and I put the same size tires that you mentioned on mine and they worked fine. For a lift kit do a search for "Old Man Emu" as they are the only company that makes suspensions for Mitsubishi SUV's.

 

Thanks for the quick replies jc and montero1.

Its good to read that the 265/75/16s will fit the stock suspension with no problems.
That size offers more price choices (lower ) in the AT and MTs.

I read up on the OME jc and they have a pdf on what they have for the MS. Its almost like a restaurant menu.
Just have to read some more of how to "crank up" the torsion bar for the front lift. And OME will take care of the rear. Shocks too.
I will probably have some detail questions on "cranking up the T-bars" later. Need to read first.

I forgot to add the "Sport" in my post - just to clear things up.

Thanks again from a fellow Mitsu owner. See you the trails.

 

JC, I'd like to clarify this a bit in case a Montero owner reads this thread... What you've noted is probably correct for the Challenger/Montero Sport but it's incorrect for full size Montero.

There are several who make suspension upgrades for Montero's.
Sway Away: USA / www.swayaway.com makes a heavier duty torsion bar for some Montero models.
Iron Man Suspension: Australia / www.ironmansuspension.com makes a heavier duty torsion bar
Valley Spring (Dixon California) makes heavier duty coil springs.
Motorcare: Australia / www.Motorcare.com.au also sells a suspension lift kit for gen III montero's.

Alternatively for a Montero Sport / Challenger Sport instead of replacing leaf springs you can probably do a spring over axle suspension mod and torque the front torsion bars and fit up to 32's if not 33's underneath.

HTH.